Mer Darke CO Line over Branch of Mile Creek
FairMercer County, Ohio · 0.5 MI East Kremer Road · Structure no. 5452678
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 228
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mer Darke CO Line over Branch of Mile Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mer Darke CO Line over Branch of Mile Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 228 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was Mer Darke CO Line over Branch of Mile Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mer Darke CO Line over Branch of Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Mer Darke CO Line over Branch of Mile Creek carry?
About 228 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mer Darke CO Line over Branch of Mile Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Mer Darke CO Line over Branch of Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.